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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Leading in Adult Nursing
Reference NU4336 Version 1
Created November 2019 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved June 2020 SCQF Points 30
Amended ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To enable the student to critically apply relevant theoretical concepts, lead care and demonstrate skills to meet the physical and emotional needs of the adult patient in a variety of settings and situations.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critically explore human factors and relevant compensatory mechanisms.
2 Safely apply the knowledge of prescribing to the care of the patient.
3 Justify decision-making and the management of care using evidence.
4 Demonstrate and identify the rationale for relevant skills essential for leading care of adults with complex health needs in a variety of settings.
5 Appraise the roles and responsibilities of the multi-agency team working collaboratively in assessing, treating, intervening and caring for the adult patient in a variety of settings.

Indicative Module Content
Professional identity, collaborative interprofessional working, teaching, policy drivers, legislation/ law, ethics, consent, anticipatory care, technology, palliative care, end of life care and long term conditions in adults and older adults, discharge planning, NMC, assessment, care management, case management, nursing skills, models, tools, pharmacology, prescribing, self-management, carers, human factors, learning disabilities, specialist nursing, specialist surgery, dementia; Medicines administration and optimisation; Dietetics; safeguarding; Preparation for Practice Learning.

Module Delivery
Blended learning approach including: tutorials, online learning, simulation.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 72 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 228 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 300 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Practical Exam Weighting: 50% Outcomes Assessed: 2, 3, 4
Description: Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 50% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 5
Description: Written Assessment

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The student will complete a short written assessment in addition to an OSCE.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A C1=Pass C2=A
B C1=Pass C2=B
C C1=Pass C2=C
D C1=Pass C2=D
E A Fail or E grade in either component
F A Fail or F grade in either component
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None in addition to SCQF 10 entry requirements or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 MACLEOD, R. and VAN DEN BLOCK, L., 2019. Textbook of palliative care. Cham: Springer.
2 NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE, NATIONAL EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND (NES), 2019. Practice Learning Handbook: for Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors. Edinburgh: NES.
3 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL (NMC), 2018. Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency for registered nurses. London: NMC.
4 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL (NMC), 2018. Realising professionalism: Standards for education and training. Part 2: Standard for student supervisions and assessment. London: NMC.
5 YODER-WISE, P.S., 2020. Leading and Managing in Nursing. 7th ed. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier.

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